Yoda

Green (Chelonia mydas)

(ST 0912)

Age Class	Juvenile
Gender	Unknown
Date Stranded	March 22, 2009
Location of Stranding	Ormond Beach
Date of Arrival	March 25, 2009
Number of Days of Care	122

Final Disposition

Released

Turtle upon admission

3/26 The turtle stranded in Ormond Beach and was transported to Mote. The animal is lethargic and has karatin lifting off the shell. 3/28 Turtle was put in water today and offered food, which it ate. 3/30 Animal continues to eat well. 4/20 Turtle continues to do well, eating and gaining weight, and is resonding to medications. 5/11 Turtle has developed anemia and is being treated. Gaining weight and remains active. 6/21 The turtle has been moved to a larger tank in preparation for release. The larger tank will help build muscle strength and give the turtle more room to dive. 7/5 Turtle is eating well and gaining weight and expected to be released by the end of the summer. 7/27 Turtle was released back into the Atlantic Ocean near Palm Coast, FL.